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at number one, republican representative, michael mccall of texas, worth 294 million. number two, darrell issa, 220 million; number three, massachusetts senator, democrat john kerry worth 193 million. number 4, jay rock filler from west virginia at 81 million virginia -- jay rockefeller from west virginia at 81 million warner at 76 million. paul singer is back with us tonight. good to see you again. >> how are you? >> and there is no secret you have to be a -- have money to be a regular number of congress. the surprise is the growing wealth gap between the lawmakers and copstudyients. the media house number of a house member increased but decreased for the american people. any idea why it's grow something. >> the post did a nice job with the story, over 20 years, seeing the dispairt increase. part of what you see happening is -- congressional campaigns cost more money than ever before and they're growing in costs. the people running for congress are wealthier. it requires a wealthier person to run and this whole series of questions, once inning can, can you use your kn
at number one, republican representative, michael mccall of texas, worth 294 million. number two, darrell issa, 220 million; number three, massachusetts senator, democrat john kerry worth 193 million. number 4, jay rock filler from west virginia at 81 million virginia -- jay rockefeller from west virginia at 81 million warner at 76 million. paul singer is back with us tonight. good to see you again. >> how are you? >> and there is no secret you have to be a -- have money to be a...
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. >>> and police in texas are trying to piece together a family history after a man dressed in a santa costume shot six of his relatives before turning the gun on himself. police in grapevine just outside ft. worth say the shooter showed up in costume christmas morning as family members were opening presents. a few minutes later people in the complex reported hearing gunfire. police found the bodies of four women, two men, and a teenage boy inside. >>> a robber in north carolina hoping to steal some cold hard cash got knocked out cold instead. the man walked into a we buy gold store in hendersonville just before closing on friday wearing that hoody and bandanna. then he flashed a gun. he came behind the counter and demanded some money, but as he went to take the cash, the clerk pow, he sucker punched and knocked him out unconscious. >> instead of putting it right into the bag, i stuck it out here and said, just take it, just cake take it. when he reached out, i took a step in. i cocked back and preloaded and hit him hard with everything i had. at the time, you really don't think you hi
. >>> and police in texas are trying to piece together a family history after a man dressed in a santa costume shot six of his relatives before turning the gun on himself. police in grapevine just outside ft. worth say the shooter showed up in costume christmas morning as family members were opening presents. a few minutes later people in the complex reported hearing gunfire. police found the bodies of four women, two men, and a teenage boy inside. >>> a robber in north...
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. >>> the police in dallas, fort worth in texas said the man who killed his family was dressed as santa claus. the shooter showed up in costume while the family was opening presents and just opened fire. the victims ranged in age from 15 to 60. police are trying to piece together a family history there. >>> four dozen people facing charges after the rites that broke out at penn state when the school fired joe paterno. thousands of students took to the street. the police have charged 45 people and may file additional charges on others. five facing felony charges for tipping over that tv news van. university police charged two people accusing them of stealing a parking meter. >>> first responders up in new york city who claim that toxic air at ground zero made them sick have less than a week now to decide whether they'll continue pursuing a lawsuit. if they drop their lawsuit they can apply to be a part of a federal compensation fund. but if their lawsuits are still pending next monday they will be barred for life from receiving any of those funds. >>> a u.s. congressman in the hospital w
. >>> the police in dallas, fort worth in texas said the man who killed his family was dressed as santa claus. the shooter showed up in costume while the family was opening presents and just opened fire. the victims ranged in age from 15 to 60. police are trying to piece together a family history there. >>> four dozen people facing charges after the rites that broke out at penn state when the school fired joe paterno. thousands of students took to the street. the police have...
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mitt romney and newt gingrich may have been getting all the press, but in iowa texas congressman ron paul is out front. >> there could be some surprises in iowa. for example, ron paul seems to be surging. he's got a base of support. reporter: american university professor leonard steinhorn says if mitt romney wins iowa, he'd gain momentum going forward. >> if mitt romney wins iowa, he will probably win new hampshire and go on to win this nomination. mitt romney way be trying to win iowa secretly without setting high expectations. reporter: on tuesday, romney, bachmann, perry and gingrich all began iowa bus tours while rick santorum toured iowa conservatives. the winner of the 2008 caucuses said weather could hold the details. one week after iowa the action shifts to new hampshire on january 10th. the boston globe poll has romney up by double digits followed by gingrich, paul and jon huntsman who may be fighting for his survival. >> there's john huntman, too. unless he shows well in new hampshire, he's finished, too. reporter: now for his part newt gingrich remained in front in many n
mitt romney and newt gingrich may have been getting all the press, but in iowa texas congressman ron paul is out front. >> there could be some surprises in iowa. for example, ron paul seems to be surging. he's got a base of support. reporter: american university professor leonard steinhorn says if mitt romney wins iowa, he'd gain momentum going forward. >> if mitt romney wins iowa, he will probably win new hampshire and go on to win this nomination. mitt romney way be trying to win...
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from texas to england making it one of the worst winter storms since the 1950s. windy city receiving the brunt of the storm more than 20 inches of snow making this the third largest snow storm on record to hit chicago. hundreds of thousands of people, losing power, schools shutting down, businesses closed and an unusually powerful october nor'easter dumps heavy, wet snow from maine to maryland. millions of people in new jersey, massachusetts, connecticut left without power for several days. the record breaking storms blamed for three deaths including a 20-year-old man in massachusetts, who was electrocuted. that was the year in wild weather. we can only hope that old man winter goes a little easier on us this year. in new york, janice fox news. >> let's hope he does go easy on us so far this year. >> knock on wood. >> exactly. >> one girl is not going easy on her boyfriend, a green bay fan, uses her prime time seats to get revenge on her exboyfriend. >>> pretty funny. >> residents of a tiny village had to climb stories of stairs to get to their homes their new ri
from texas to england making it one of the worst winter storms since the 1950s. windy city receiving the brunt of the storm more than 20 inches of snow making this the third largest snow storm on record to hit chicago. hundreds of thousands of people, losing power, schools shutting down, businesses closed and an unusually powerful october nor'easter dumps heavy, wet snow from maine to maryland. millions of people in new jersey, massachusetts, connecticut left without power for several days. the...
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from texas to new england. making it one of the biggest and one of the winter stormsence is the 1950s. the -- storms since the 1950s. and the windy city receiving snow, the third largest snowstorm on record in chicago. hundreds of thousands of people losing power and businesses closed. an unusually powerful october nor'easter dumped heavy, wet snow from maine and maryland. many left without power for several days and that record- breaking storm blamed for three deaths cluing's 20-year-old man in massachusetts and who was electrocuted. that was the year in wild weather. we can only hope that old man winter goes easier on us this year. >> in new york, janice dean, fox news. >> i think we are. certainly today, it's been rainy and nasty and that is not snow. >> no, it's not snow and let me put it out there quickly while i have a second here. >> uh-huh. >> saturday morning, a couple of the things we look at are suggesting we may have some wet snow. >> okay. >> and not putting it in yet but if i see it tonight and to
from texas to new england. making it one of the biggest and one of the winter stormsence is the 1950s. the -- storms since the 1950s. and the windy city receiving snow, the third largest snowstorm on record in chicago. hundreds of thousands of people losing power and businesses closed. an unusually powerful october nor'easter dumped heavy, wet snow from maine and maryland. many left without power for several days and that record- breaking storm blamed for three deaths cluing's 20-year-old man...
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the texas republican is peaking at the right time with a week to go. he has got a one-point lead over mitt romney in an average of polls. he trails behind them now is newt gingrich who has been falling aand rick perry who has seen a new surge. today, the cth are launching a last-minute flurry of ads arrested and touring the state by bus. the guy would won iowa last time predict the weather could be a deciding factor. >> i would probably say mitt romney will end up winning it today. now, i think again, ron paul, because of his organization could and that is where mitt is really at a disadvantage. he doesn't have the devotion. if the we are is good, mitt romney is in better shape. if the weather is bad and it is real tough to get out, ron paul will win. very still, some might say it is anyone's caucus to win or lose. polls show more than half of voters haven't eastbound -- even made up their minds yet. only two candidates have qualified for the ballot on super tuesday in march in virginia. gingrich had said he would launch a write-in campaign only to fin
the texas republican is peaking at the right time with a week to go. he has got a one-point lead over mitt romney in an average of polls. he trails behind them now is newt gingrich who has been falling aand rick perry who has seen a new surge. today, the cth are launching a last-minute flurry of ads arrested and touring the state by bus. the guy would won iowa last time predict the weather could be a deciding factor. >> i would probably say mitt romney will end up winning it today. now, i...
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triple digit temperatures and dry conditions sparking thousands of wildfires in texas. the most devastating blaze in the state's history, the backdrop wildfire destroying over 30,000 acres. >> oh, no. >> reporter: a deadly year for tornadoes. dangerous twists are ripping as cro the south back in april reducing thousands of homes to rubble and killing more than 300 people across seven states inform alabama alone, more than 200 people were killed. >> oh! >> reporter: then in may, a powerful ef-5 tornado touching down in joplin, missouri completely destroying the small town and killing about 160 people. in august, hurricane irene slammed states all along the east coast. the storm destroying homes, flooding roads and knocking down power lines. irene also creating a messy situation in maryland. check out ocean city and this reporter completely covered in foam. neverland vermont, a dam is compromised causing hundreds to leave their home. it was insult added to injury for arizona as a giant dust storm and record-breaking temperatures swept across parts of the state. in august,
triple digit temperatures and dry conditions sparking thousands of wildfires in texas. the most devastating blaze in the state's history, the backdrop wildfire destroying over 30,000 acres. >> oh, no. >> reporter: a deadly year for tornadoes. dangerous twists are ripping as cro the south back in april reducing thousands of homes to rubble and killing more than 300 people across seven states inform alabama alone, more than 200 people were killed. >> oh! >> reporter: then...
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it took about two weeks for gilbert to track down the rightful owner in texas. turns out gilbert grew up in the d.c. area. he spoke to our own jim vance during news 4 at 11:00. the two joked that next time gilbert is in time, dinner is on vance. >> i love this story. turns out vance had visited his school when he was a child, and some of his friends overheard vance saying, i would like to have a drink with that guy. called up mitchell. and now the arrangements were made and boom. >> full circle. >> if you ever had a time to sit down with jim vance and had a one on one conversation, very interesting and fun guy. >>> it was one huge christmas gift, and now we have learned that someone may soon claim it. on christmas eve, someone bought a powerball ticket at a liquor store in elkton, maryland. it turns out that ticket was the single winner nationwide. the prize $125 million. now the store owner tells news 4 a man called over the weekend claiming he bought the ticket and would come forward after the media frenzy dies down. if he chooses to take the winnings in a lum
it took about two weeks for gilbert to track down the rightful owner in texas. turns out gilbert grew up in the d.c. area. he spoke to our own jim vance during news 4 at 11:00. the two joked that next time gilbert is in time, dinner is on vance. >> i love this story. turns out vance had visited his school when he was a child, and some of his friends overheard vance saying, i would like to have a drink with that guy. called up mitchell. and now the arrangements were made and boom. >>...
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the texas republican is peaking at the right time with the january 3rd kickoff to the gop nominating calendar. right now, it is a statistical dead heat with paul at 22% to mitt romney's 21%. newt gingrich is dropping. rick perry is gaining. and both romney and perry today launched new ads while michelle bachmann and gingrich and perry are launching bus tours today in hopes of gaining more supporters. the guy who won iowa last time predict the weather could be a deciding factor. >> i would probably say that mitt romney will end up winning it today. now, i think, again, ron paul, because of his organization could and that is where mitt is really at a disadvantage. he doesn't have the devotion. if the weather is good, mitt romney is in better shape. if the weather is bad and it is real tough to get out, ron paul will win. >> reporter: the caucuses tend to be very low turnout fairs which is why organization is key. that gives romney and fall an end as veterans of the last race. still polls say only half of caucus goers have made up their minds yet. only romney and paul are the only ones
the texas republican is peaking at the right time with the january 3rd kickoff to the gop nominating calendar. right now, it is a statistical dead heat with paul at 22% to mitt romney's 21%. newt gingrich is dropping. rick perry is gaining. and both romney and perry today launched new ads while michelle bachmann and gingrich and perry are launching bus tours today in hopes of gaining more supporters. the guy who won iowa last time predict the weather could be a deciding factor. >> i would...
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. >>> in texas neighbors are trying to make sense of a suspected murder suicide. that claimed the lives of season people. it happened christmas day. investigators believe the shooter was dressed as santa claus and suddenly opened fire on other family members before killing himself. neighbors were stunned to learn what happened. >> there hasn't been any crime in this complex that they know of, not even a break-in. so to hear something like this it's just shocking. >> police have not identified the victims. they're awaiting autopsy results. the motive for the shooting is unclear. >>> the man accused of shooting and paralyzing a soldier at his homecoming party from afghanistan is in custody now. ruben gerado turned himself into police today in california. he shot christopher sullivan after a fight was tried to be broke up. one bullet hit sullivan shattering his spine. >>> a couple robbers wound up begging for mercy when the store owner they tried to swindle got the upper hand. the owner tackled him to the floor and the armed robber started pleading his case saying he
. >>> in texas neighbors are trying to make sense of a suspected murder suicide. that claimed the lives of season people. it happened christmas day. investigators believe the shooter was dressed as santa claus and suddenly opened fire on other family members before killing himself. neighbors were stunned to learn what happened. >> there hasn't been any crime in this complex that they know of, not even a break-in. so to hear something like this it's just shocking. >> police...
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. >> the casino eventually gave him the name of a texas man who reported losing the same amount of money. gilbert found him and returned the $10,000. good for him. >> i love the sound bite. somebody's got to be missing this. well, yeah. if i lose $1, i'm like, oh, my gosh. where's my buck? >> if you carry around $10,000 cash, you think you'd hold on to it a little more carefully. we're glad it has a happy ending. good for him for returning the money. >> speak of happy news, 'tis the season, right? a month old polar bear cub in denmark opens his eyes for the very first time. >> get ready to say aw. it is all cut on camera. check out the first pictures of the cub getting his first look at the world. seku is being raised by humans because his mother did not produce enough milk to feed him. a video posted on youtube last week shows him rolling around on the table, trying to stand up. and the video has had more than 42,000 hits. and after this, it's going to have a whole lot more. >> look. he looks like the big polar bear from the coca-cola commercial. >> he doesn't even look real. he could b
. >> the casino eventually gave him the name of a texas man who reported losing the same amount of money. gilbert found him and returned the $10,000. good for him. >> i love the sound bite. somebody's got to be missing this. well, yeah. if i lose $1, i'm like, oh, my gosh. where's my buck? >> if you carry around $10,000 cash, you think you'd hold on to it a little more carefully. we're glad it has a happy ending. good for him for returning the money. >> speak of happy...
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triple digit temperatures and dry conditions sparking thousands of wild fires in texas the most devastating blaze in state history, destroyed over 30,000-acres. >> oh, no,. >> reporter: and a deadly year for tornadoes, dangerous twisters ripping across the south back in april reducing thousands of homes to rubble, killing more than 300 people across seven states in alabama alone, more than 200 people were killed. >> oh,. >> reporter: then in may a powerful ef-5 tornado touching down in joplin missouri completely destroying a small town killing 150 people. in august, hurricane irene, slammed states all along the east coast. the storm destroying homes, flooding roads and knocking down power lines. irene also creating a messy situation in maryland. check out ocean city and this reporter completely covered in foam. in vermont a dam is compromised causing hundreds to leave their homes. insult added to injury for arizona as a giant dust storm and record breaking temperatures, swept across parts of the state in august, temperatures reaching a sizzling 117 degrees. filthy clouds of fog known as a h
triple digit temperatures and dry conditions sparking thousands of wild fires in texas the most devastating blaze in state history, destroyed over 30,000-acres. >> oh, no,. >> reporter: and a deadly year for tornadoes, dangerous twisters ripping across the south back in april reducing thousands of homes to rubble, killing more than 300 people across seven states in alabama alone, more than 200 people were killed. >> oh,. >> reporter: then in may a powerful ef-5 tornado...
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anyway, he is from henderson, texas, 100 years old today, and loves to help anybody who wants help. how about that. also loves to repair violins. he's an excellent repairer of violins. mary belle gould of overland park, kansas, sweet mary belle, a proud american red cross volunteer and world war ii, her secret to longevity is her joy and happiness. we have kenneth poiry from torrance, california, 100 years old today. recently celebrated his 75th anniversary with his lovely wife, connie. and that's all. that's it right now. >> okay, willard, thank you. >>> just ahead, "people" magazine's top stories of the year, but first your local news and weather. >>> 8:26 is your time now on this tuesday december 27th, 2011. good morning to you. i am eun yang. let's check in with veronica johnson. clouds over head now, veronica? >> yes. we are waiting for the rain. just to the west of us already seeing showers. and it's going to turn moderate and heavy today after lunchtime, and heavier rain will amount to rainfall totals of about half to an inch. i think the bulk of it will be between two and si
anyway, he is from henderson, texas, 100 years old today, and loves to help anybody who wants help. how about that. also loves to repair violins. he's an excellent repairer of violins. mary belle gould of overland park, kansas, sweet mary belle, a proud american red cross volunteer and world war ii, her secret to longevity is her joy and happiness. we have kenneth poiry from torrance, california, 100 years old today. recently celebrated his 75th anniversary with his lovely wife, connie. and...
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anyway, he is from henderson, texas. 100 years old today. loves to help anybody who wants help. how about that? that could be anything. also loves to repair violins. excellent repairer of violins. mary belle gould of overland park, kansas. sweet mary belle, a proud american red cross volunteer in world war ii. her secret to longevity is her joy and happiness in jesus. we have kenneth poiry from torrence, california. 100 years old today. recently celebrated his 75th wedding anniversary with his lovely wife, connie, and that's all. that's it right now. >> okay, willard. thank you. just ahead, "people magazine"'s top stories of the year, but, out,ficar y heatwehe >>> good morning, everyone. the time now is 8:26. i'm jon kelley. in a few day, san francisco will become the first big city in the country with a minimum wage topping 10 bucks an hour. on january 1st, the city's minimum wage will be $10.24 an hour. right now, minimum wage workers make $9.92 per hour. san francisco, one of the few big cities that sets its very own minimum wage. back in 2003, voters approve aid law that cal
anyway, he is from henderson, texas. 100 years old today. loves to help anybody who wants help. how about that? that could be anything. also loves to repair violins. excellent repairer of violins. mary belle gould of overland park, kansas. sweet mary belle, a proud american red cross volunteer in world war ii. her secret to longevity is her joy and happiness in jesus. we have kenneth poiry from torrence, california. 100 years old today. recently celebrated his 75th wedding anniversary with his...